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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.28, 12.39 and 6.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.28, 12.39 and 6.27 is: 9.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.28 : 12.39 = 6.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.28/12.39 = 6.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.28x = 12.39 × 6.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.28x = 77.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77.62/8.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.37

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